What is another word for censorial?

Pronunciation: [sɛnsˈɔːɹɪəl] (IPA)

"Censorial" refers to the act of censorship, which means to restrict or suppress information, speech or expression considered inappropriate or harmful. Some synonyms for "censorial" include repressive, prohibitory, suppressive, controlling, and restrictive. These words describe the nature of censorship and the authority or power of those who engage in it. Other synonyms include authoritative, regulatory, and overseeing, which emphasize the oversight or monitoring aspect of censorship. While censorship can be necessary in certain circumstances, it can also be a form of oppression and infringement on human rights. Therefore, it is important to consider the implications of censorial behavior and advocate for responsible and ethical censorship practices.

Usage examples for Censorial

But the honour of a public funeral awarded to him at his death would indicate that the final verdict of his contemporaries was that in assuming the censorial function of attaching marks of infamy against the names of eminent men he was actuated, in the main, by worthy motives, and had done good service to the State.
"The Roman Poets of the Republic"
W. Y. Sellar
You will understand from the above account why you have been threatened with censorial proceedings for proposing to publish this novel.
"The Song of Songs"
Hermann Sudermann
The long-pipe time was of ease and leisure, comfort in the way of hot victuals and cool pots, the stretching of legs without strain of muscle, and that ever-fresh well-spring of delight to the hard worker, the censorial but not censorious contemplation of equally fine fellows, equally lazy, yet pegging hard, because of nothing in their pockets to tap.
"Springhaven A Tale of the Great War"
R. D. Blackmore

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